Medical Assistant

BHS • Louisville, KY

21h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant coordinates direct patient care activities and provides clinical support to providers in an outpatient clinical practice. The role supports efficient patient flow and service excellence while upholding Baptist’s mission and core values. Duties include checking in patients, obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting medical history, and navigating the EPIC electronic health record. The Medical Assistant also communicates with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians.

Upon hire, Medical Assistants complete a clinical competency assessment and MA orientation. Those who do not meet required standards will be enrolled in the Medical Assistant Trainee Program for further development and evaluation. The position may involve clinical procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, and administering injections or vaccines, based on experience and successful competency assessment. For Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine, BAT and DOT certifications are required within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Equivalency.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting, including direct hands-on patient care such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures; alternatively, graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on patient experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• For Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine, BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Current Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
• Graduation from an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.
• Experience with an EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate direct patient care activities and provide clinical support to providers.
• Check in patients.
• Obtain vital signs and reconcile medications.
• Collect patient medical history information.
• Navigate the EPIC electronic health record system.
• Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians.
• Complete a clinical competency assessment and MA orientation after hire.
• Perform clinical procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, and administering injections or vaccines, as applicable to the role and competency.

Benefits

• Eligible new hires may qualify for a retention bonus.
• 401k plan with match.
• Certification and education reimbursement.
• University partnerships for continuing education.
• Term and long-term care insurance.
• 40 hours of PTO on the day of hire.
• PTO sell-back program.
• Company-paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Compassionate leave-sharing program (PTO donation).
• Employee Support Fund for employees needing emergency financial support.
• Competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED